In the 17th century, the Netherlands experienced an unprecedented artistic explosion: painters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer and Hals were so prolific that they were able to make a living from their talent alone; so much so that, within a prosperous society, thanks to wealth from overseas colonies and financial speculation, collecting works of art became a status symbol.

Cast:Birgitta Assheuer,

Genre:Documentary, History, TV Movie,

country:Germany,

Production:ARTE, Westend Film & TV,